1To George Washington from Thomas (Robert Treat) Paine, 30 July 1795 (Washington Papers)
The accompanying Poem was composed, by the appointment of the rev. president Willard. The wish of many friends induced its publication. As a mite of public gratitude, it was dedicated to the First of men. As a tribute of private veneration, it is laid at his feet. By his most obedient, & devoted humble servant, ALS , PHi : Gratz Collection: American Literary Duplicates Thomas Paine (1773–1811)...